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TIL JFK’s “year-round tan” was caused by Addison’s disease.

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pYeVN TIL that between the 1920s to 1970s, many shoe shops were fitted with x-ray machines, or shoe-fitting flouroscopes, that enabled the customer to observe how well their new shoes fit
5Y8oP TIL that sections of the shiny stainless steel exterior of the Frank Gehry designed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles had to be de-polished because in bright sun they were cooking neighboring buildings and blinding drivers.
wLWB1 TIL that Dr. Seuss was the co-producer of the classic cartoon, "How The Grinch Stole Christmas." Seuss himself wrote the lyrics for the famous song, "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch."
VBKwD TIL, the chin is unique to humans and we are unsure of its purpsee
yrNw TIL the wrestler Mick Foley became a fan of Tori Amos in 1993. After meeting her in 2008, he got involved in a group she started to aid abused women. He has volunteered extensively, fielding calls from women in difficult circumstances, and logged over 550 hours on the phone over an 18-month period.